eSignature
Legally binding electronic signatures with configurable signer authentication and tamper-evident seals that meet ESIGN and UETA expectations for mortgage-related agreements.
Using proposal software for mortgage reduces manual document handling, shortens turnaround times, and improves recordkeeping and compliance while maintaining a clear audit trail for regulatory review.
Loan officers use proposal software to generate preapproval and loan estimate documents, populate borrower data from the CRM, and collect electronic signatures while maintaining compliance with required disclosures.
Processors manage document workflows, verify that required attachments are included, monitor signing progress, and ensure that completed proposals and audit trails are stored according to retention policies.
Legally binding electronic signatures with configurable signer authentication and tamper-evident seals that meet ESIGN and UETA expectations for mortgage-related agreements.
Reusable, lender‑specific proposal templates with merge fields to auto-populate borrower details, loan terms, and disclosures for consistent, repeatable documents.
Dynamic form fields and conditional logic that show or hide sections based on loan type, borrower responses, or program eligibility to reduce unnecessary data entry.
Comprehensive transaction logs that record timestamps, IP addresses, authentication steps, and document versions for regulatory and internal compliance reviews.
Batch delivery for preapproval letters and rate-lock notices to multiple recipients, with individualized data merge to preserve accuracy at scale.
Native connectors and APIs for common CRMs, LOS platforms, and cloud storage to keep borrower records synchronized across systems.
Bi‑directional integration with loan origination systems syncs borrower and loan data to populate proposal templates, reducing manual rekeying and keeping documents aligned with underwriting records.
Native CRM connectors pass contact and opportunity data between systems so proposal status updates and signed documents appear in the salesperson's record automatically.
Built‑in connectors to major cloud providers allow secure archival of executed proposals and automatic folder organization by borrower or loan number.
Central template library supports variable fields, conditional sections, and version control so compliance teams can maintain approved templates and audit changes.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signing order enforcement | Sequential only |
| Reminder frequency | 48 hours |
| Default authentication method | Email + SMS |
| Retention policy default | 7 years |
| Document versioning | Enable automatic |
Most modern desktops, tablets, and mobile devices support browser-based proposal tools; ensure supported browser versions and minimal OS requirements are met before deployment.
For field loan officers who use mobile devices, choose software that supports responsive web interfaces and native apps; verify iOS and Android version compatibility and confirm that offline or low-bandwidth signing workflows are supported where needed.
A local bank digitized rate‑quote and disclosure proposals to standardize borrower documents and speed approvals.
Resulting in faster conditional approvals and clearer records for compliance audits.
A broker network centralized proposal templates and eSignature to coordinate offers from multiple lenders.
Leading to fewer resubmissions, streamlined lender coordination, and verifiable transaction history for audits.
| Feature | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|
| Legal compliance | ESIGN/UETA | ESIGN/UETA |
| Advanced authentication | SMS and OAuth | SMS and Knowledge‑Based |
| Bulk send capability | ||
| Native CRM connectors |
Seven years typical
Daily snapshots
Seven years or consistent with records
Annual validation
Quarterly reviews
| Plan | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual / Starter price | Starts $8 per user per month | Starts $10 per user per month | Starts $14.99 per user per month | Starts $19 per user per month |
| Business / Team price | Team plans from $15 per user per month | Business plans from $25 per user per month | Business plans from $30 per user per month | Team plans from $30 per user per month |
| Enterprise options | Custom enterprise licensing available | Enterprise agreements and add‑ons | Enterprise licensing and SSO | Enterprise with advanced workflows |
| Free trial availability | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available |
| Common procurement notes | U.S. regional hosting options and volume discounts | Widely adopted by large enterprises | Often bundled with Adobe Creative Cloud | Strong at document generation and proposals |